How to cook butterfly pork chops on grill

Q: How do I cook butterfly pork chops on a gas grill?

Youll want to grill the pork chops on a gas grill preheated to medium heat. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes on one side, flip over, then grill for another 6 to 8 minutes. That makes the total grilling time for pork chops about 12 to 16 minutes.

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Ingredients
Instructions
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What is the best cut of meat for grilled pork chops?
What kind of pork chops should I buy for grilling?
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
How long should you cook butterfly pork chops on the grill?
How do I cook butterfly pork chops on a gas grill?
How do you grill thick butterfly pork chops?
How do you know when Butterfly pork chops are done?

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If you're looking for a simple barbecue recipe, then you'll love these Butterflied BBQ Pork Chops. Chef Tom fires up the Kamado Joe Kettle Joe and utilizes the SloRoller to smoke the chops before cranking up the heat for a seared finish!

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 - 3.5 lb Creekstone Farms Natural Duroc Pork Loin
1 cup Cattleman’s Grill Butcher House Brine
2 quarts water
Cattleman’s Grill Trail Dust All Purpose Seasoning
Firebug Mild Grillin’ Sauce

Instructions

Slice the pork loin into 4 equal sized large pork chops.

Butterfly the pork chops. One side of the pork chop will be flatter and one will be more rounded. Using a sharp knife, slice down the center of the pork chop from the rounded side, toward the flat side. Do not cut all the way through the pork chop. Slice just far enough to allow the double thick chop to butterfly open into one large chop.

Combine 1 cup Cattleman’s Grill Butcher House Brine with 2 quarts water in a Briner Mini 4 quart Briner Bucket and whisk. Add the butterflied pork chops to the brine and soak overnight.

Build a hot charcoal bed in the fire box of the Kamado Joe Kettle Joe Charcoal Grill. Set up the grill for smoking with the slow roller in place. Stabilize the temperature at 225°F.

Remove the butterflied pork chops from the brine. Rinse brine from the surface under cool water. Pat dry.

Season pork chops first with the Cattleman’s Grill Trail Dust All Purpose Seasoning.

Smoke the pork chops at 225°F until the internal temperature reaches 125°F, about 45 minutes.

Remove the pork chops from the grill and cover loosely with foil.

Remove the grill grates and slow roller. Add a chimney of hot charcoal to the coal bed. Place the grill grates on the lowest setting.

Return the pork chops to the grill grates and grill to an internal temperature of 140°F, flipping to brown both sides.

Remove the pork from the grill and immediately brush with a thin layer of Firebug Mild Grillin’ Sauce.

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Perfect Grilled Pork Chops are actually really easy to make. Choose the right cut, add some seasoning, and grill the best pork chop you’ve ever had in your life!

These pork chops are magical! They rival any beef steak. Every time I make them people rave that Grilled pork chops are magical! They rival any beef steak – yes, really. Every time we make them people rave that they are the best pork chops they’ve ever had in their lives! Follow these instructions and you will be the star of every backyard barbecue! People just can’t get enough of The Stay At Home Chef’s perfect pork chops! Fire up the grill and let’s get started!

What is the best cut of meat for grilled pork chops?

There are four different cuts of pork chops. The most preferable is the center cut rib chop.

Rib Chop: This is the most desirable cut of pork chop. It comes from the rib section (hence its name) and has a large bone running along one side. This cut is very tender with a nice pork flavor.
Loin Chop: This pork chop cut has a t-bone in the middle. It has two different kinds of meat on it, with loin meat on one side, and tenderloin meat on the other side. These two meats cook at different rates so it is a more difficult cut to work with.
Boneless Chop: This is the most lean cut of pork. It is very easy to over cook this cut and dry it out as it has very little fat, connective tissue, and doesn’t have any bones. This is the most commonly sold pork chop cut in the United States, but it is certainly not the most desirable because it is lean, and so easy to overcook.
Shoulder Chop: This is the least desirable cut of pork chop and is not commonly found in American grocery stores. They have lots of flavor, but also have a lot of gristle and bones. This cut of chop is best braised.

What kind of pork chops should I buy for grilling?

Bone in pork chops are the best for grilling. You want to purchase a pork chop that is at least 1-inch thick to use on the grill. If you don’t see any out for purchase, you should ask at the meat counter and they can cut them for you. Ask for a 1 1/2 to 2 inch bone-in center cut rib chop or loin chop. Either of these will be a great option for the grill.

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

Grilled pork chops are best eaten fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a preheated outdoor grill or oven until warmed through.

If you like this recipe you may be interested in these other pork chop recipes:

Easy Baked Pork Chops
The Best Pork Chop Marinade
How to Make Smoked Pork Chops
Baked Thick Cut Pork Chops

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Perfect Grilled Pork Chops are actually really easy to make. Choose the right cut, add some seasoning, and grill the best pork chop you've ever had in your life!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 19 minutes

Total Time 24 minutes

Ingredients

4 bone-in thick center cut or rib chop pork chops
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare your chops by rubbing both sides with olive oil.
In a small bowl, stir together paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture on each side of the pork chops and rub it in.
Grill the chop by searing each side for 2 minutes over the high heat. Remove the chops to an upper rack or to a spot with indirect heat to finish cooking.
Reduce the burners to medium, close the lid, and cook for about another 15 minutes more. Actual cooking time will depend on the heat of your grill and the thickness of your pork chop. Pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

How long should you cook butterfly pork chops on the grill?

For a ¾ inch (2 cm) thick chop, fry or grill 4 to 5 minutes per side; For a 1 inch (2 ½ cm) thick chop, fry or grill 5 to 7 minutes per side; For a 1 ½ inch (4 cm) thick chop, fry or grill 8 to 10 minutes per side.

How do I cook butterfly pork chops on a gas grill?

You'll want to grill the pork chops on a gas grill preheated to medium heat. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes on one side, flip over, then grill for another 6 to 8 minutes. That makes the total grilling time for pork chops about 12 to 16 minutes.

How do you grill thick butterfly pork chops?

Thick pork chops typically take about 20 minutes to grill to perfection - 8 minutes of searing over direct heat, plus 12 minutes of finishing over indirect heat. It's easy to check the temp of the thicker chops with a thermometer, and we think it's a good practice.

How do you know when Butterfly pork chops are done?

The safe internal pork cooking temperature for fresh cuts is 145° F. To check doneness properly, use a digital cooking thermometer. Fresh cut muscle meats such as pork chops, pork roasts, pork loin, and tenderloin should measure 145° F, ensuring the maximum amount of flavor.